cover 1857 (Oct.) ½a. envelope from Madras to England, uprated with 1854 1a. Die II, 1855 4a. and 1856-64 ½a. pair all cancelled with diamond of dots, showing framed "INSUFFICIENT" (deleted) and various c.d.s.; an attractive and unusual franking. Photo
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cover 1857 (Oct.) ½a. envelope from Madras to England, uprated with 1854 1a. Die II, 1855 4a. and 1856-64 ½a. pair all cancelled with diamond of dots, showing framed "INSUFFICIENT" (deleted) and various c.d.s.; an attractive and unusual franking. Photo

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cover 1857 (Oct.) ½a. envelope from Madras to England, uprated with 1854 1a. Die II, 1855 4a. and 1856-64 ½a. pair all cancelled with diamond of dots, showing framed "INSUFFICIENT" (deleted) and various c.d.s.; an attractive and unusual franking. Photo
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.